Care & Maintenance; Hopper Assembly - Louisiana Grills BLACK LABEL LGV4BL Manual Del Propietário

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GRILLING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
• To infuse more smoke flavor into your meats, cook for longer and at lower temperatures (also known as low and slow). Meat will close its fibers
after it reaches an internal temperature of 49ºC / 120ºF. Misting, or mopping, are great ways to keep meat from drying out.
• While searing your meats, cook with the lid down. Always use a meat thermometer to determine the internal temperature of the foods you are
cooking. Smoking foods with hardwood pellets will turn meats and poultry pink. The band of pink (after cooking) is referred to as a smoke ring
and is highly prized by outdoor chefs.
• Sugar-based sauces are best applied near the end of cooking to prevent burning and flare-ups.
• Leave open space between the foods and the extremities of the barrel for proper heat flow. Food on a crowded grill will require more cooking
time.
• Use a set of long-handled tongs for turning meats, and a spatula for turning burgers and fish. Using a piercing utensil, such as a fork, will prick
the meat and allow the juices to escape.
• Foods in deep casserole dishes will require more time to cook than a shallow baking pan.
• It's a good idea to put cooked food onto a heated platter, keeping the food warm. Red meats, such as steak and roasts, benefit from resting
for several minutes before serving. It allows the juices that were driven to the surface by heat to ease back to the centre of the meat, adding
more flavor.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Any Louisiana Grills® appliance will give you many years of flavorful service with minimum cleaning. Follow these cleaning and maintenance tips to
service your smoker:
ASH CLEAN-OUT
• On the Front Panel is an Ash Clean-out feature, giving you easy access to cleaning the ashes from the feed system.
ASH CLEAN-OUT FEATURE
WARNING: This feature can only be operated when the grill is cooled down.
1. To empty, loosen the bottom screw clockwise, open the Cabinet Door, then pull out
the Ash Clean-out Tray by sliding it out of the unit.
2. Once emptied, replace the Ash Clean-out Tray. Open the Cabinet Door, slide the
tray back into the opening on the Panel, then tighten the bottom screw counter-
clockwise. Ensure it is inserted completely.

HOPPER ASSEMBLY

• Running all pellets out of your feed system is recommended if your grill will be unused for an extended period of time. This can be done by
simply running your grill, on an empty hopper, until all pellets have emptied from the auger tube.
• Check and clean off any debris from the fan air intake vent, found on the bottom of the hopper. Once the hopper framework is removed (see
Electric Wire Diagram for diagram), carefully wipe off any grease build-up directly on the fan blades. This ensures airflow is sufficient to the
feed system.
HOPPER CLEAN-OUT FEATURE
The hopper includes a clean-out feature to allow for easy cleaning and the ability to
change out wood pellet fuel flavors. To empty, follow these steps:
1. Locate the clean-out door on the back side of the hopper.
2. Place a clean, empty pail under the clean-out door. Loosen the Door Knob slightly
to release the door latch. Rotate the door latch upwards to open the door, allowing
the pellets from the hopper to empty.
3. Once empty, rotate the door latch back onto the Door Knob. Tighten the Door Knob
to secure.
NOTE: Use a long handled brush or shop-vac to remove excess pellets, sawdust, and
debris for a complete clean-out through the hopper screen.
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